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Discipline, Compassion and Human Values Are Essential in Medical Education: Dr. Santosh Kumar Verma

Arijit Bose

Newly Admitted MBBS Students Oriented on Academic System, Hospital Functioning and Anti-Ragging Rules Gonda : An orientation programme for first-year MBBS students was organised on Tuesday at the Autonomous State Medical College, Gonda. During the programme, held at Lecture Theatre-1 of the college, Principal Professor Dr. Santosh Kumar Verma briefed the newly admitted students on the importance of medical education, the dignity of the medical profession, discipline and human values. He emphasised that bookish knowledge alone is not sufficient to become a competent doctor; sensitivity towards patients, ethical conduct, regular…

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The Lucknow Tribune Honours Over 40 Achievers at the Excellence Awards 2026

Arijit Bose

Celebrating Excellence. Recognising Impact. Inspiring Uttar Pradesh. Lucknow: The Lucknow Tribune organized the Excellence Awards 2026, a platform to honour individuals and institutions whose work has made a meaningful difference to society and to Uttar Pradesh. Over 40 achievers, from leading doctors and educators to entrepreneurs, authors, social workers and young champions, were recognised at the ceremony, in the presence of eminent guests from public service, governance, media and industry. Celebrating Excellence, Recognising Impact The Excellence Awards 2026 honoured outstanding achievement, dedication and contribution across professions: doctors and healthcare professionals,…

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UP’s Maan Kesharwani Wins Maiden Men’s Singles Title at Fenesta Open National Tennis Championship

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: Uttar Pradesh’s Maan Kesharwani clinched his maiden men’s singles title at the 31st Fenesta Open National Tennis Championship, defeating third-seeded Nitin Sinha 6-0, 6-4 in the final at the DLTA Complex in New Delhi on Saturday. The sixth-seeded Kesharwani delivered a dominant performance, wrapping up the contest in one hour and 37 minutes. He completely controlled the opening set, winning it 6-0 without dropping a game. Sinha offered stronger resistance in the second set, but Kesharwani secured a crucial service break at 3-2 before holding his serve to…

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Education must be purposeful, active, transformational and holistic — Dr Sunita Gandhi, Convenor, Ed Leadership-2026

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The three-day International Roundtable Conference ‘Ed Leadership-2026’, organised by the Global Education and Training Institute, was inaugurated today at the CMS Kanpur Road Auditorium. Being held on the theme ‘Redesigning Schools for the AI Era’, the conference is witnessing the participation of over 1,000 teachers, principals and educationists from across the country. The conference commenced with the traditional lighting of the ceremonial lamp. On the occasion, CMS Founder-Director Dr. Bharti Gandhi welcomed the participating educationists and emphasised the need for continuous research and innovation in the field of education.…

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LCWWF’s ‘Utkarsh’ Brings Together Food, Literature and Community

Arijit Bose

Forty home cooks compete in the foundation’s first cooking contest; literary contributors honoured Lucknow: The Lucknow Connection Worldwide Foundation (LCWWF) held its first-ever cooking competition on Sunday at Ehsaas, Gomti Nagar, as part of a three-in-one event titled ‘Utkarsh: From Flavour to Felicitation’. The gathering combined food, social engagement and literature under one roof. Dr. K.K. Asthana and Dr. Srishti Srivastava attended as Chief Guests. Shri Mukul Mahan, Shri Rajeev Varna ‘Vatsal’ and Ms. Alka Singh Tomar were Guests of Honour. A competition rooted in memory The centrepiece was ‘Rasoi…

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PINK WAVE 2026: Lucknow Walks Together for Breast Cancer Awareness

Arijit Bose

Lucknow. On a cool, sunny Sunday morning, Lucknow turned out in large numbers for PINK WAVE 2026, a breast cancer awareness initiative that brought together citizens, doctors, families and students for one cause: knowing more about breast health, catching breast cancer early and getting treatment on time. Organised by the Association of 41 Club of India with the SGPGI Breast Health Program, the day included a Breast Cancer Awareness Walkathon, a Vintage Car Rally, the “Super-PINK-Biker of Lucknow” ride and a felicitation of Breast Cancer Conquerors. Many of the city’s…

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Special POCSO Awareness Campaign Reaches Over 6.46 Lakh Students Across Uttar Pradesh

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh State Legal Services Authority (UPSLSA) conducted a statewide special awareness campaign on the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, reaching more than 6.46 lakh students across 3,643 schools between September 25 and October 2. The campaign concluded on Gandhi Jayanti. The initiative was conducted under the leadership of Supreme Court Chief Justice and Chief Patron of the National Legal Services Authority Justice Surya Kant, and Supreme Court Judge and Executive Chairman of NALSA Justice Vikram Nath. It was guided by Allahabad High Court…

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Scholarships Distributed to 4.60 Lakh Students Through DBT in Uttar Pradesh

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: A scholarship distribution programme for students of the Backward Classes Welfare, Social Welfare and Minority Welfare departments was held at Lok Bhawan in Lucknow under the chairmanship of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. As part of the programme, scholarships worth ₹148 crore were transferred through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to 4,60,559 students, including 2,23,615 students covered under the Backward Classes Welfare Department. The scholarship eligibility cut-off has been fixed at 50 per cent. Addressing the gathering, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Backward Classes Welfare and Empowerment of…

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When Women Lead, Healthcare Follows: Inside UP’s IAS Power Team

Arijit Bose

Walk into the corridors of Uttar Pradesh’s Health and Medical Education departments today, and you’ll notice something that would have been unusual not long ago: most of the key decisions, from policy drafting to on-the-ground delivery, are being driven by women. Under the Yogi Adityanath government, eight women IAS officers are now steering the state’s health services. Their responsibilities run from Principal Secretary-level roles to Director General, Mission Director and senior administrative posts in specialised institutions. In India’s most populous state, that is a striking example of inclusive leadership. The…

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Seth M.R. Jaipuria School Students Lead Cleanliness Drive, Awareness Rally in Lucknow

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Lucknow: Students and teachers of Seth M.R. Jaipuria School, Goel Campus, Lucknow, organised a cleanliness drive and awareness rally in Safedabad on Friday to mark the birth anniversaries of Mahatma Gandhi and former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri. Held under the guidance of school Chairman Mahesh Goel and Principal Dr Reena Pathak, the initiative aimed to highlight the importance of cleanliness and environmental conservation and reinforce the message of “Swachh Bharat, Harit Bharat.” Students actively participated in the cleanliness campaign and interacted with local residents, encouraging them to keep their…

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